Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale was a Naval aviator, a prisoner of war who earned the Medal of Honor for his heroism, an outstanding leader and teacher, and a reluctant vice presidential candidate. He died July 5 at the age of 81, after an unsuccessful battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jim Stockdale was both a warrior […]
Ninety-Nines museum pays tribute to women pilots
Although women have been involved in aviation nearly since its beginning, some museums give the impression that Amelia Earhart was the only woman to fly, ignoring the thousands of women who came after her or even those who flew before her. That’s not to say Earhart was not important. In addition to being a record […]
Yeah me!
It’s hard to believe another year has rolled around since Pickens County’s first Airport Appreciation Day. We were more prepared this year, having laid a lot of the groundwork last year. We knew our target audience. While we invite everyone to fly in, the public of Jasper, Pickens County and the surrounding areas are those […]
Banner towing mishap destroys Bellanca, injures pilot
These July 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Bellanca 8GCBC. Location: Manorville, N.Y. Injuries: 1 Serious. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot, employed as a banner tower, came in low […]
Aircraft Spruce offers full line of Halon fire extinguishers
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty now carries the full line of H3R Halon and Halotron 1 fire extinguishers for use in aircraft cockpits, cargo areas and on the ground while servicing aircraft. Available in red or chrome finish, the H3R extinguishers come in a range of sizes starting with 14 ounces of agent for pilot bags […]
SME hosts The Total Manufacturing Experience
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will host The Total Manufacturing Experience — a new manufacturing event to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center March 27-30, 2006. The Total Manufacturing Experience will draw leaders from key industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, electronics, high tech and more. The Total Manufacturing Experience will […]
New diagnostic tool for Honeywell TFE731 engines now available from Jet-Care International
Jet-Care International now offers one of the most powerful diagnostic tools for engine condition monitoring of Honeywell TFE731 engines. “It was apparent from a recent survey that it was of great interest for operators to have the Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC) download read in its entirety, and Jet-Care has succeeded in identifying all the […]
Executive Jet Management expands nationwide charter fleet
Executive Jet Management (EJM) added two new aircraft to its charter fleet in April and May. EJM now manages 101 aircraft in more than 60 locations throughout the country to meet the growing demand for retail charter and to support the NetJets Fractional Aircraft Ownership Program. A Citation X is now based at DuPage Airport […]
US Customs & Border Protection opens office in Fargo Jet Center
The United States Customs & Border Protection has opened a satellite office in the Fargo Jet Center passenger terminal located in the north general aviation area of Hector International Airport (KFAR), in Fargo, N.D. This satellite customs office will allow aircraft to clear customs and gain aviation services at one facility. KFAR, a designated United […]